Blended Family Breakthrough

We're Mike and Kim Anderson and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want!

If you've been following us for a while — yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Blended Family Breakthrough". Thanks for noticing!

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10. 8 Practical Tips for a Successful Holiday Season

The holiday season for blended families isn't always the joy-filled experience many of us hope for. We want all the challenges to be set aside — just for a few weeks — so that we can all relax and have some fun. But the reality is that negotiating schedules with an Ex and having a kid that copping an attitude isn't anyone's idea of fun. Unfortunately, there are no easy solutions — this is tough stuff. But it's wise to approach the holidays proactively ! So, in today's episode, we're sharing 8 ti...

Nov 19, 2019•29 min

9. A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids

It can be frustrating when your kids don't seem to notice the great qualities in your spouse. You can't force them to like their step-parent, but you can help them discover all those great qualities for themselves! Early in our blended family journey, we discovered a strategy that has helped build a deep and lasting bond between Annika (Kim's Daughter) and Mike. And in this episode, we're sharing that simple strategy so that you can build healthy and lasting bonds between the step-kids and step-...

Nov 12, 2019•31 min

8. Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids - A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander (Part 2)

One of the most challenging seasons we experienced in our stepfamily journey was when my daughter suddenly turned against our family. And it was heartbreaking to learn that her change of heart toward our home was influenced by some exaggerations and lies that she heard from my Ex. The reality is that you can't change your Ex (even though you might really want to!) You don't have control over what they say to the kids about you. And when negative comments escalate to slander, it's our kids that a...

Nov 05, 2019•36 min

7. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids - 5 Steps That Help (Part 1)

Toxic Exes can impact lots of things…and it could be that nothing is more worrisome than how they impact our kids. The good news is that you can counteract the negative influence of that Toxic Ex with some simple tools. You can guide your kids through their difficult emotions — and you don't have to be a child psychologist to do that well! We'll walk you through the basics of what Dr. John Gottman calls Emotion Coaching in this episode. It's a process that any parent or step-parent can learn. Fu...

Oct 29, 2019•43 min

6. Are Your Kids Stuck in a 'Parental Allegiance' and What Can You Do About It?

Have you ever been forced to choose between two things you love? Kids in blended families seem to be stuck in that position a lot — specifically when it comes to "choosing" between Mom or Dad. Even though they may not talk about it, many kids feel this way when they're moving between two homes. It's so common that there's a name for it — Parental Allegiance Discover the different ways kids are inadvertently impacted by Parental Allegiances and how you can support them when it really counts. Full...

Oct 22, 2019•37 min

5. How to Get Over the Hurts and Triggers from Your Past

Recently, we were asked to talk about getting over past hurts and triggers. This can be a challenging issue for blended family couples. It's natural for us to view new relationships through the lens of our experiences with previous partners. Even though we may have left our past behind and we're moving on, sometimes circumstances in our current relationship can remind us of a negative experience from the past. In this episode, we'll talk about why this can be so challenging and then give you 3 s...

Oct 15, 2019•32 min

4. Can you overcome your parenting-style differences?

Eventually, step-couples feel stuck because their parenting-styles seem to be so different. Their differences often lead to conflict — but what if there's more to the story? In this episode, we'll explore what parenting-styles really are — and what most couples really mean when they are feeling frustrated that their styles are just too different. Then we'll offer practical insights and resources that will help you take a next step toward getting united in your parenting. Full episode show notes ...

Oct 08, 2019•32 min

3. How to Juggle Personal, Couple and Family Time

Does it ever feel impossible to juggle all the relational priorities of blended family life? We all know that maintaining personal health is a must…spending time alone as a couple will keep us connected…oh, and what about the quality time we should be having as a family? The problem is, there never seems to be enough time to balance it all. Our suggestion is to STOP trying to balance it all! Instead, take a NEW approach. Listen in on this episode to discover it for yourself… Full episode show no...

Sep 27, 2019•41 min

2. The 5-Focus Framework that Simplifies Blended Family Life

Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated? We know that feeling too! Listen in as we share a framework that will help make the complex dynamics much simpler. And don't miss out on downloading our free 5-Focus Framework Cheat Sheet…just click the link below. Full episode show notes available here: https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/002 Are you ready to join the Blending Together Community? Click this link: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blend...

Sep 27, 2019•31 min

1. Welcome | Our Story | Your Challenge

In this debut episode, we'll share a little of our story, describe what this podcast is all about and give you a challenge that's sure to get you thinking... Full episode show notes available here: https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/001 Are you ready to join the Blending Together Community? Click this link: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether...

Sep 27, 2019•30 min

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